CanadaBuys #RFP-26-09

Town of Amherst Water Metering System Upgrade (AMI/AMR) Solicitation

The Town of Amherst in Nova Scotia is seeking proposals for a comprehensive upgrade to its municipal water metering system. - Government Buyer: - Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia - Products/Services Requested: - Supply, delivery, and support for a phased implementation of a town-wide Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system - Replacement of existing water meters with new ultrasonic metering technology - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Phased implementation over a five-year period - Transition of all municipal water accounts to a fully integrated AMI or AMR system - Support services included for the new metering technology - Procurement Details: - Competitive open bidding process - Governed by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - Technical Information: - Ultrasonic water meters are required for improved accuracy and integration - AMI/AMR systems must enable automated data collection and management

Description

The Town of Amherst is seeking proposals from qualified proponents to supply, deliver, and support the phased implementation of a town-wide Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system, including the replacement of existing water meters with new ultrasonic metering technology. This initiative represents the first phase of a multi-year capital program, pending Council approval, with the objective of transitioning all municipal water accounts to a fully integrated AMI or AMR system over the next five years. The contract duration is estimated to be 60 months. The procurement method is competitive open bidding under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

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